SR 262 over S Fork Laughery Creek
GoodOhio County, Indiana · 04.83 E SR 62 · Structure no. 031080
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 616
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 262 over S Fork Laughery Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 262 over S Fork Laughery Creek in Ohio County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 616 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 262 over S Fork Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 262 over S Fork Laughery Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 262 over S Fork Laughery Creek carry?
About 616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 262 over S Fork Laughery Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 262 over S Fork Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.